Year: 2016
3 tips for shopping long-term care insurance
Posted August 11, 2016
Buying any type of insurance these days can be a major endeavor. Simply finding an insurance plan that is affordable and meets all your needs seems like an impossible task – though we know those plans do exist. When consumers are faced with a daunting amount of information, technical jargon and numerous products to compare, […]
Three Reasons Why Athlete Disability Claims Get Denied
Posted August 9, 2016
Long term individual disability insurance, free agent drop-in-slot protection, and loss of endorsement coverage are necessary to protect an athlete’s future income in the event of a permanent, career-ending sickness or injury. However, like claimants from all other professions, many athletes struggle and don’t collect their disability insurance benefits. Insurance companies look for each and […]
Your first line of defense against ERISA claim denials
Posted August 8, 2016
Many California residents suffering from a long-term disabilities often have a legitimate right to benefits under ERISA, which is an acronym for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. However, these claims are subject to acceptance by insurance companies. Insurance is an industry like many others and this means the companies that provide this insurance do […]
The Perils Of Pursuing Olympic Glory
Posted August 4, 2016
As the Olympic Games kick off in Rio, much of the customary fanfare has been replaced with angst over a perceived lack of preparation and unusual threats facing athletes, media, and fans alike. The Zika virus Water quality issues The threat of violence Lack of law enforcement Local and national political turmoil Poor conditions in […]
Is My Insurance Company Entitled to My Tax Returns?
Posted August 3, 2016
If you file a claim for disability insurance benefits, your insurance company will likely ask for copies of your state and federal tax returns. Can they really do that? In the latest installment of our Disability FAQ video series, we explain what personal information your insurance company is legally entitled to, what they intend to […]
What are the top causes of disability leave?
Posted August 1, 2016
As a worker, you hope that you never have to make a short- or long-term disability claim. If you find yourself in this position, it means that you have been injured or become ill. Furthermore, it means that you are unable to work for a period of time. It doesn’t matter if you have individual […]
Disability FAQ: What Are The Risks Of Doing An Appeal?
Posted July 27, 2016
If you’re given the opportunity to appeal the wrongful denial of your disability insurance claim, should you do it? In the latest installment of our Disability FAQ video series, we explain how an appeal may benefit the insurance company more than it benefits you – and what your other options are.
Have you answered these long term care questions?
Posted July 25, 2016
There is no denying the fact that you may need to purchase long term insurance at some point in the near future. Furthermore, it’s best to do this when you are relatively young and healthy, as it will save you quite a bit of money. Before you make a purchase, however, there are several questions […]
Long Term Care Insurance: Do You Really Need It?
Posted July 22, 2016
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According to U.S. News and World Report, only 100,000 traditional long-term care insurance policies were sold in 2015, compared to 700,000 in 2000.
People aren’t buying long term care insurance policies for many valid reasons, but the increasing cost is the most common. However, 9 million Americans over the age of 65 needed assistance in 2012. That number is expected to grow to 12 million in 2020.
Do you know how to save on disability insurance?
Posted July 20, 2016
Although you may be interested in buying disability insurance, you know one thing to be true: It has to fit in with your budget. For this reason, you need to consider all your options. The cost of disability insurance varies from one person to the next, as this is based on factors such as age […]